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Texas gun shop known for its controversial signs has managed to raise eyebrows
once again by criticizing President Barack Obama and bringing up the gruesome
issue of beheadings to do it.
Outside
of the Katy, Texas-based Tactical Firearms, the company currently has a sign
asking, “Does one of Obama’s
family members have to be beheaded for ‘change’ to happen?” RT reports.
The
sign, of course, is up in the midst of American grieving and anger over the
beheadings of two American journalists at the hands of Islamic State
extremists. Over the weekend, the group also claimed to execute a British aid
worker.
Despite
the controversial nature of the sign, the company’s CEO, Jeremy Alcede,
defended the content as well as the general decision to put it up.
“I
look and see what’s going on throughout the week, realize what’s an issue, what
needs to be fixed, and if I think it’s important then that’s what I’ll voice my
opinion,” Alcede said to Houston-based KHOU.
Alcede
also claimed the sign could be used by parents as an educational tool.
“You
should show them [children] the news and say, ‘This is reality, kids.
Beheadings happen, but they shouldn’t.’”
This
is not the first time that Tactical Firearms has made waves in the community –
and around the country – for its contentious signs. In the past, its posted
statements such as, “Guns are
cheap compared to Obamacare and have better coverage,” as well as “Perry gets indicted and Obama does not. I
call bull**** and demand impeachment.”
The
company has even targeted Congressman, like Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
(D-Nev.).
“Harry
Reid said our border is secure. Did they legalize crack in Washington,”
a past sign read.
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As
far as the most recent statement is concerned, Marco Romero of Katy told KHOU
the sign was in “pretty poor
taste,” although she defended the company’s right to express its
views.
On
Facebook, meanwhile, commenters were far more supportive.
“You’re
speaking what many, many, many are thinking. Thank you!”
wrote a Facebook user named Zo Zo.
“Love
ur signs and keep up the good work waking up America,”
added Jessica Adkins.
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